[Rarebooks] FS: Fine reprint (One of 30 Special Copies) of the first (1629) major horticultural work printed in English

[Kenneth Karmiole]

(HORTICULTURE) Parkinson, John. PARADISI IN SOLE PARADISUS TERRESTRIS. Faithfully Reprinted from the Edition of 1629 [Printed in London by Humphrey Lownes and Robert Young]. London: Methuen & Co. 1904. Folio. (16),612,16pp. Indices. Illustrated with facsimiles of the original engraved title page, as well as garden diagrams and numerous botanical plates, each with multiple images. Special edition limited to 30 copies on Japanese vellum. Orig. 1/2 brown morocco, elaborately gilt spine, over green cloth (some old soiling), front hinge rubbed but sound. T.e.g. Large armorial bookplates on front pastedown and free endpaper.    $450.00 (trade discount allowed)
A fine reprint of the first major horticultural work printed in English.

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